News

2025 Generally Accepted Agricultural and Management Practices (GAAMPs) include changes to section on honey bees

Published on December 4, 2024
Beekeepers should review and follow current GAAMPs to minimize disturbances to neighbors and to benefit from some protection from nuisance litigation.
EPA’s Vulnerable Species Action Plan may impact pesticide applicators in Michigan

Published on November 11, 2024
Pesticide applicators may experience label changes aimed at protecting particularly vulnerable endangered species.
Videos of Michigan SARE grantees highlight sustainable farm innovation

Published on October 24, 2024
Michigan hosts the North Central Region Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education administrative council and coordinators from 12 states for farm tours and video with grantees.
Consider nature when designing your garden

Published on October 18, 2024
Canadian Garden Study Tour brings nature’s design to foreground.
MSU Pollinator Champions updated online course available

Published on October 14, 2024
Michigan State University updated a popular online course about pollinators in Michigan with new accessibility features, graphics and resources. The course is available at no charge to participants.
Add common milkweed to your garden to make colorful insects happy

Published on September 30, 2024
Milkweed plants can serve as host to many kinds of interesting insects.
Keep animal behavior in mind when responding to an accident involving livestock

Published on September 27, 2024
When interacting with livestock, especially in stressful situations such as transportation accidents, being aware of an animal’s behavior and body language is important for everyone’s safety.
Honey Bee Health Coalition releases pollinator solar guide

Published on September 26, 2024
The guide describes pollinator-friendly utility-scale solar projects.
Fundraising campaign to support Michigan State University Extension apiculture programs

Published on September 26, 2024
Make a gift to support Michigan beekeepers and honey bees.
New resource on bees and butterflies available for your garden

Published on September 20, 2024
Download or print signs about five bees and five butterflies in Michigan.